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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,774.38, 396,938.34 and 114,901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,774.38, 396,938.34 and 114,901.77 is: 172,255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,774.38 : 396,938.34 = 114,901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,774.38/396,938.34 = 114,901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,774.38x = 396,938.34 × 114,901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,774.38x = 45,608,917,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,917,846.86/264,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,255.78

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